2007 Live Auction

Philadelphia Contributionship. Wood. Shield Shap

Philadelphia Contributionship. Wood. Shield Shape. 8 1/2"x14 1/2" Four lead clasped hands mounted.
BU16

$1600

Insurance Co. of North America (INA) - Tin. Circu

Insurance Co. of North America (INA) - Tin. Circular. Raised gold eagle on red center. Unissued, but some gilding on eagle, lettering & border faded. 6 in private collections reported in the 1981 American Fire Mark Rarity Guide.
BU53

$150

Hartford Fire Ins. Co. - Tin. Rectangular border a

Hartford Fire Ins. Co. - Tin. Rectangular border and Hartford in gold on black ground. Unissued. Small mounting hole thru border near upper left corner. 1981 American Fire Mark Rarity Guide reported 2 in private collections.
BU69

$110

Milwaukee Mechanics Mut. Ins. Co. Tin. Unissued, b

Milwaukee Mechanics Mut. Ins. Co. Tin. Unissued, but noticeable dark blemish near lower right corner. 1981 American Fire Mark Rarity Guide lists only 1 in a private collection.
BU216VA

$pass

American Union Insurance Co of New York Sign. 14

American Union Insurance Co of New York Sign. 14 3/8"x12 1/4". Blonde Wood with copper plaque in center.

$pass

Farmers, York PA. Tin. 6 7/8"x 3 1/8"Black lette

Farmers, York PA. Tin. 6 7/8"x 3 1/8"Black lettering on Gold background.
BU228

$pass

Patriotic, Ireland. Tin. 7" diameter. Red Backg

Patriotic, Ireland. Tin. 7" diameter. Red Background and lettering with Gold sun.
BU847

$25

United Firemens Ins. Co. Cast Iron. 11 1/8"x9 1/4

United Firemens Ins. Co. Cast Iron. 11 1/8"x9 1/4" Wheels have 12 spokes. Gold paint still visible on some of lettering and part of fire engine.
BU312

$600

"City Ins. Co. Hartford",tin, 3 3/8 x 7 1/8

"City Ins. Co. Hartford",tin, 3 3/8 x 7 1/8
BU263

$450

Cast iron miniature fire engine with horses and dr

Cast iron miniature fire engine with horses and drivers. h.8 1/8" x l. 21" x w 6".

$150

"Hartford". Tin 3 1/8" x 6 7/8 ". Bent in some spo

"Hartford". Tin 3 1/8" x 6 7/8 ". Bent in some spots.
BU76

$pass

United Firemens Insurance Co. Cast iron,11 5/8" x

United Firemens Insurance Co. Cast iron,11 5/8" x 9" . Wheels have 8 spokes.
BU315

$repro

Fire Association of Philadelphia, cast iron, conv

Fire Association of Philadelphia, cast iron, convex, 7 1/2" x 10 3/4".
BU93

$90

"Western Assurance Company Toronto, Canada Incorpo

"Western Assurance Company Toronto, Canada Incorporated 1851". Tin.

$160

Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast iron. Flat

Fire Association of Philadelphia. Cast iron. Flat type. Hollow back. Drainage knob in back. 10 5/8" x 7 1/2".
BU90

$100

National Fire Insurance Co. Hartford, Conn.

National Fire Insurance Co. Hartford, Conn.

$130

Queen Insurance Company, Liverpool. Western Depar

Queen Insurance Company, Liverpool. Western Department, Chicago, Ills. Jos. M. Rogers, Manager

$150

Aetna World Century Standard of N.Y., Hartford Co

Aetna World Century Standard of N.Y., Hartford Connecticut. "This agency at your service." Black glass on wood backing, 15 3.4" x 11 3/4".

$35

Glass Grenade. Amber, Diamond Company of Minneapo

Glass Grenade. Amber, Diamond Company of Minneapolis 1889;. 7 1/4" high and 4 1/2" wide. No chips or cracks. Lip has rough edging. Cork in bottle, Monogrammed "HNS", no fluid in bottle.
na

$pass

Glass Grenade. Blue quilted. Hardens Hand Fire E

Glass Grenade. Blue quilted. Hardens Hand Fire Extinguisher Grende etched on glass. 5"x3", patented No. 2 August 8, 1871, August 11, 1888, 5" Tall, no fluid in bottle

$90

La Fondiaria Fire Mark. Italian. Aluminum, Silve

La Fondiaria Fire Mark. Italian. Aluminum, Silver on Blue Background. 8 1/2"x 5 1/2"
Sim to BU1522

$10

Peoples National Fire Ins. Co. Aluminum. 1909-193

Peoples National Fire Ins. Co. Aluminum. 1909-1931. Sold to Baltimore American. Only known sign for this company. 33 x 19 1/2" with 2 3/4" wood frame.
na

$215

Fire Association, Philadelphia. 29x24 with 2 1/2"

Fire Association, Philadelphia. 29x24 with 2 1/2" wood and gold leaf frame. Shows antique hydrant against light green background
Not in Book

$300

Aetna Insurance Co., Hartford on right side. Comp

Aetna Insurance Co., Hartford on right side. Company logo on left side. 29x24 with 2 1/2" wood and gold leaf frame.
Unknown

$200

Fire Association of Philadelphia. Brass. 7 1/2x1

Fire Association of Philadelphia. Brass. 7 1/2x11 3/8"
BU91

$750

Fire Association of Philadelphia. Lead. 7 1/2x11

Fire Association of Philadelphia. Lead. 7 1/2x11"
BU85

$pass

Ohio Farmers. Tin. 3 3/8x6 3/8"

Ohio Farmers. Tin. 3 3/8x6 3/8"
BU174

$11

Royal Exchange Assurance, London. Lead. 4x 8 3/4

Royal Exchange Assurance, London. Lead. 4x 8 3/4".
BU632

$40

Sun Insurance Office, London. Heavy Lead. 7 1/8x

Sun Insurance Office, London. Heavy Lead. 7 1/8x 6 7/8"
BU533

$290

Eagle Insurance Co., Cincinnati,Ohio. Cast Iron.

Eagle Insurance Co., Cincinnati,Ohio. Cast Iron. 11 7/8x8"
BU195

$500

Lumbermens Insurance Co. Cast Iron. 9x9"

Lumbermens Insurance Co. Cast Iron. 9x9"
BU442

$repro

Home Insurance Co., 25 year service Medal. 2 1/4"

Home Insurance Co., 25 year service Medal. 2 1/4" silver medal encased in sterling banded, beveled crystal. Issued in April 1949 to Harry E. Heintz. Excellent Condition
na

$pass

Glass Paperweight. 4"x2 1/2" Rectangular. Red an

Glass Paperweight. 4"x2 1/2" Rectangular. Red and Black Lettering. Black Eagle with Flag on White Background. Excellent Condition.
na

$210

Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (Pittsburgh).

Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (Pittsburgh). Glass Paperweight. Early. 3" diameter, rounded top with black lettering/designs on off-white background. Very good condition.
na

$80

Aetna of Hartford Firemark. Tin. 6 3/4"x3 1/4".

Aetna of Hartford Firemark. Tin. 6 3/4"x3 1/4". Gold lettering and border strip on black background. Excellent condition.
BU103

$45

Fire Association of Philadelphia. 10 3/4"x 7 5/8"

Fire Association of Philadelphia. 10 3/4"x 7 5/8" with 1 1/2 deep convex. Drain hole in back. Terrible paint job but good mark.
BU93

$repro

Stockholms Stads Brandforsakrings-Kontor. Stockho

Stockholms Stads Brandforsakrings-Kontor. Stockholm, Sweden.
Addendum 1699-V-A

$55

Fire Department Lantern. (Fire King). Dietz "Fir

Fire Department Lantern. (Fire King). Dietz "Fire Department" lantern. Clear globe, nickel plated copper. "Patented August 27, 1907" stamped on shield.
na

$165

Home Insurance Co., New York. Tin Oval. 8 1/8"x5

Home Insurance Co., New York. Tin Oval. 8 1/8"x5 1/4". Home issued this mark in 1953 for their 100th Anniversary. Identical to BU235.
BU235X-1Addendum

$see lot 78

Standard Insurance Co, Ltd. Dunedin, New Zealand.

Standard Insurance Co, Ltd. Dunedin, New Zealand. Tin Mark - variant of 1589. Paint faded. Fair condition.
BU1589 var.

$105

Reliance Marine Ins. Co., Liverpool, England. Tin

Reliance Marine Ins. Co., Liverpool, England. Tin Mark. Black and Gold. Excellent Condition.
BU967

$pass

Westfalische Provincial Feuer-Sozietat. Enamel on

Westfalische Provincial Feuer-Sozietat. Enamel on Steel. Mint Condition.
BU1338

$withdrawn

Riunione Adriatica Di Sicurta. Trieste, Italy.

Riunione Adriatica Di Sicurta. Trieste, Italy. Poor Condition. Lacking Paint. Tears and Holed. Brass Mark. Much older than 1506
Sim to BU1506

$105

The Prudential Assurance Co. London, England. Tin

The Prudential Assurance Co. London, England. Tin Mark. Fair Condition. Lacking Detail and Paint.
BU906

$90

National Allgemeine Versicherung. Stettin, German

National Allgemeine Versicherung. Stettin, Germany. Enamel on Steel Mark. A Variant of 1375. Mint Condition.
EV98X

$pass

National Union Fire Office. Bedford, England. Ti

National Union Fire Office. Bedford, England. Tin Mark. Red with Yellow Lettering. Mint Condition.
BU989

$pass

Victoria Insurance Company, Ltd. Tin Mark. Moder

Victoria Insurance Company, Ltd. Tin Mark. Modern or Contemporary. Red, Blue and Gold with some paint missing. Good condition.
BU1756

$50

The Licenses & General Insurance Company, Ltd. Ti

The Licenses & General Insurance Company, Ltd. Tin Mark. Repainted Knight with Banner.
BU978

$60

Phoenix Assurance Company, Ltd. London, England.

Phoenix Assurance Company, Ltd. London, England. Tin Mark. Red, Blue & Yellow Coloring. Lithograph Design & Lettering. Excellent Condition.
BU687

$pass

The Employers Liability Insurance Corporation, Ltd

The Employers Liability Insurance Corporation, Ltd. Tin Mark. Repainted. Red Lettering and Black Background. Good Condition.
B965

$95

Union Assurance Society. London, England. Copper

Union Assurance Society. London, England. Copper. Excellent Condition. This is a replica of the first waterman's badge of this company - issued by company.
BU573

$withdrawn

Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. Tin. Mod

Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co. Tin. Modern Mark. 7 1/4x9 1/2"
BU947

$20

Phoenix of Hartford. Tin. 6 3/4x3 1/4" Silver Le

Phoenix of Hartford. Tin. 6 3/4x3 1/4" Silver Lettering and Border Stripe on Black Background. Very Good Condition. (better than example pictured in "Addendum" volume. Believe fairly rare.
BU261-V-B

$350

Legal Insurance Co. of London. London, England.

Legal Insurance Co. of London. London, England. Tin Mark. Modern variant of Bulau 1013. Mint Condition.
1013 Var.

$pass

2 Polish Fire Marks. Silesia Bielsko, Good condit

2 Polish Fire Marks. Silesia Bielsko, Good condition, some chipping; Vesta Poznan, Not listed in Bulau. Vesta Poznan, Good condition, some chipping. Both marks are Pre-World War II.
BU1612/POL-VA-1

$100

American Central Insurance Co. Reversed Glass Sig

American Central Insurance Co. Reversed Glass Sign. 13 1/2x19 1/2" (1" gold wood frame). Company Name and "Incorporated 1853" in gold, on black background. Excellent Condition.
na

$73

The Employers Liability Assurance Corp., Ltd. Rev

The Employers Liability Assurance Corp., Ltd. Reverse Glass/Brass Plate Sign. 13 3/8x 24 3/8" (7/8" wood frame). Gold Brass Plate Company Name and "Of London". Maroon wood grain background. Same description as Sign Book #114.1
116.1a

$170

Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Reverse Glass/Pa

Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Reverse Glass/Paper Sign. 21 1/8x15 1/8" (3/4" wood frame). Sign is pictured in Sign Book on Page 62. Heavy Outer background flaking. Fair Condition.
171.3

$70

Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Lead.

Royal Exchange Assurance. London, England. Lead. 6 1/8x7 1/8". Raised Royal Exchange and Crown on convexed pear. Policy 200755.
BU626

$95

Mutual Insurance Company for Insuring Houses. Cas

Mutual Insurance Company for Insuring Houses. Cast Iron. Squatty Oval. 8 3/8"x8 1/8" Raised green tree and flat back.
BU40

$pass

Mutual Insurance Co for Insuring Houses. Cast Iron

Mutual Insurance Co for Insuring Houses. Cast Iron, Oval. 12 1/4x8 1/4".Raised Green Tree and Hollow Back. Repainted Green.
BU38

$825

Phoenix Assurance Company. Copper. 9 1/8x7 1/4"

Phoenix Assurance Company. Copper. 9 1/8x7 1/4" Figure of phoenix and "Protection" raised on oval with panel below. Convexed oval.
BU684

$pass

United Firemens Insurance Co. Cast Iron. Oval.

United Firemens Insurance Co. Cast Iron. Oval. 11 x 9". Wheels have 12 spokes. Faint outline of policy number.
BU320

$725

Queen Ins. Co of America. Reverse Glass Sign. Sa

Queen Ins. Co of America. Reverse Glass Sign. Same as Sign Book #325.2 with a 1 1/4" ornate wood and plaster frame. Some background flaking under "N" in "Queen" and under "Co." Good Condition.
325

$pass

German American Ins. Co., Framed, Colored, Litho o

German American Ins. Co., Framed, Colored, Litho of Burning of Barnums Museum, July 13, 1865. 10x12" (1 1/2" ornate wood frame). Excellent Condition. Circa: Pre WWI
na

$250

Royal Exchange Assurance. Heavy Lead. 7 x 9 3/4"

Royal Exchange Assurance. Heavy Lead. 7 x 9 3/4". Raised Royal Exchange on convexed oval with open crown above. Panel below with policy #97298. 9 1/2 x 7 3/4"
BU615

$325

Firemans Fund Ins. Co. Fire Mark. Aluminum, 7 3/4

Firemans Fund Ins. Co. Fire Mark. Aluminum, 7 3/4x4 7/8". Similar to BU338 but rectangular in shape. Issued by the Fund in 1970 for advertising purposes. Hydrant differs from 338X-1. Mint Condition - Unused.
BU338X-2 Addendum

$10

Home Insurance Co., New York, N.Y. Tin. Oval. 8

Home Insurance Co., New York, N.Y. Tin. Oval. 8 1/8x5 Narrow rolled edge and heavily raised gold Insured Home New York on black background. This mark is a reissue of BU235 in 1953.
BU235-X-1

$10

Electric Clock (Universal). Insurance by The Hart

Electric Clock (Universal). Insurance by The Hartford. Glass face, painted? Brass Frame. 15 1/2x15 1/2. Good to Fair Condition. Runs Great. Made by the Display Sign Corp., Whitestone, New York.
na

$pass

Harden Hand Grenade. Blue Glass with Star. Still

Harden Hand Grenade. Blue Glass with Star. Still has stopper. Instruction sticker 2/3rds gone. Wire holder still there. Has fluid but some evaporation.

$withdrawn

Red Comet Grenade. (fire extinguisher). Instruct

Red Comet Grenade. (fire extinguisher). Instruction sticker perfect. Fluid intact.

$5

Hicksville Fire Department, Hicksville, L.I., N.Y.

Hicksville Fire Department, Hicksville, L.I., N.Y. [1869 - ] Heavy aluminum. Maltese Cross form. 6 x 6 3/8. Silver border, lettering and designs raised. Red ground. Very good condition. This is not a fire mark, but, instead, a volunteer fire department members insignia intended to be attached to the front grille or bumper of a vehicle. 1981 American Fire Mark Rarity Guide lists only one specimen in a museum [Home Ins. Co., now at the New York City Fire Museum]. This item has never previously been offered in any FMCA auction.
420

$pass

Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd., London, U.K. [1824-1

Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd., London, U.K. [1824-1959] Copper. 9 1/8 x 9 1/8. Castle with round windows in oval. Below in panel the word ALLIANCE. All borders raised. Good condition with some gold paint visible. Left 1 of bottom panel reattached to this specimen.
BU 816, Wright 63B; Addis 63A-C

$35

Birmingham Fire Office Co., Birmingham, U.K. [1805

Birmingham Fire Office Co., Birmingham, U.K. [1805-1867] Copper. 11 1/8 x 10 .Fireman in uniform facing right and holding an axe, standing in front of a manual fire engine with large spoked wheels. Below on a curved panel the word BIRMINGHAM in block lettering. Excellent condition with some gold paint visible.
BU 753; Wright 42C; Addis 42B(ii)-C

$225

British Fire Office, London, U.K. [1799-1843] Cop

British Fire Office, London, U.K. [1799-1843] Copper. Round. Diameter 8. Lion facing left with paw on a shield bearing the Union Jack, all raised on a convexed center, surrounded by an offset band bearing the word BRITISH at its widest part near the bottom. Good condition with some red and gold paint visible,but with pieces missing from border at 12:00, 3:00, 7:00 and 10:00 where this specimen was affixed to a building.
BU 725; Wright 30F; Addis 30E(v)-C

$75

District (Birmingham) Fire Insurance Co., Birmingh

District (Birmingham) Fire Insurance Co., Birmingham, U.K. [1834-1864] Thin copper. 10 x 10 1/8. Raised arms of the City of Birmingham surrounded by garter with raised border and buckle which bears the word BIRMINGHAM. Below on a label with a raised border is the word DISTRICT. Fair condition; cleaned many years ago; pieces of border and other portions missing. [Wright 83A; Addis 84B(i)-c].
BU 866; Wright 83A; Addis 84B(i)-C

$pass

Northern Assurance Co., London, U. K. [1836-1968]

Northern Assurance Co., London, U. K. [1836-1968] - Copper. Rectangular. 6 x 9 . The Arms of Scotland: Lion and ornate inner border upon a shield surmounted by a crown. Above the shield is the word NORTHERN and below it is the date 1836; all surrounded by a raised border. Very good to excellent condition with some red paint visible.
bu 875; Wright 88A; Addis 90A(iv)-C

$200

Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd., London, U.K. [1821

Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd., London, U.K. [1821 1968] - Tinned iron. 8 3/16 x 9 3/16. Athene in gold with a red robe draped over both arms, standing among white clouds holding a spear in her right hand and an olive branch in her left hand, with a shield on her left side bearing the head of Medusa. Below, on an integral label, the word GUARDIAN in gold lettering; all on a black ground surrounded by a thin raised red border. Near mint a beautiful mark!
BU 797; Addis 57D(v)-TI

$pass

Phoenix Assurance Co., London, U.K. [1782-1984] C

Phoenix Assurance Co., London, U.K. [1782-1984] Copper. 8 7/8 x 9 . Phoenix emerging from flames of a burning pyre within an oval with raised border. Below, on a panel with a raised border, the word PHOENIX. Fair to good condition; nailing lugs at top of mark missing; cleaned many years ago.
BU 682; Wright 23K; Addis 23E(i)B-C

$pass

Atlas Assurance Co., London, U.K. [1808-1959] Cop

Atlas Assurance Co., London, U.K. [1808-1959] Copper. Rectangular. 6 x 10 . Atlas kneeling on a plinth with a robe draped over his right shoulder and on one knee supporting a globe with lines of latitude and longitude on it. Around the globe is a banner upon which is the word ATLAS. All within a vertical rectangle with raised borders. Poor condition; some gold paint visible; holed and missing pieces from borders and all four corners. This lot has been donated to FMCA. All proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit FMCA
BU 778; Wright 50A; Addis 50A(i)-C

$25

Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Live

Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Liverpool, U.K. [1864-1919] Thin copper. 8 13/16 x 8 7/8. Liver bird facing left and torse, dragons wing and torse with a globe above, partially surrounded by a wide band containing the words LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE. Whats there is in fair condition with much red paint visible. However, approximately 2 from the lower part of this specimen is missing. This lot has been donated to FMCA. All proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit FMCA
BU 944; Wright 105B; Addis 112B-C

$20

West of England Fire and Life Insurance Co., Exete

West of England Fire and Life Insurance Co., Exeter, U.K. [1807-1894] Tinned iron. 7 3/16 x 9 3/8. King Alfred the Great standing with his left hand on a shield, bearing a dragon, and holding a spear in his right hand; all in a convexed oval with a large curved label above containing the words WEST OF ENGLAND. Below, on a rectangular label, appears the word EXETER. Poor condition; holed and rusted. This lot has been donated to FMCA. All proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit FMCA.
BU 774; Wright 48D; Addis 48D(i)-TI

$20

Mutual Fire Ins. Co of Germantown. Cast Iron. 11

Mutual Fire Ins. Co of Germantown. Cast Iron. 11 3/8x8"
509

$60

La Mutuelle du Mans Societe. France. Tin. 9 1/2

La Mutuelle du Mans Societe. France. Tin. 9 1/2x6 1/2". Gold lettering on black background. Oval in red with "A.I.M".
1263

$55

London Assurance. London, England. Tin. 11 5/8x

London Assurance. London, England. Tin. 11 5/8x9 15/16"
607

$pass

Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Cop

Royal Insurance Company. Liverpool, England. Copper. 10x12. Shield and Royal gold on green background.
891

$pass

Fire Department Co. Cincinnati, Ohio. Cast Iron.

Fire Department Co. Cincinnati, Ohio. Cast Iron. 7 1/2x6. Wheels have 8 spokes. Some gold fleck around edge and on hand pump.
136

$4600

Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore Equitable Society. Baltimore, Maryland. Cast Iron. Clasped Hands. 7 7/8" long. No hole at top but 2 holes on mark.
60 var.

$repro

City Insurance Company. Cincinnati, Ohio. Rowing

City Insurance Company. Cincinnati, Ohio. Rowing Machine. Heavy cast iron. 13x9 1/2. Gold paint still on lettering. Heavy house paint.
157

$3600

The Home Insurance Company. New York. Tin Sign.

The Home Insurance Company. New York. Tin Sign.
na

$pass

Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. Copp

Phoenix Assurance Company. London, England. Copper. 7 1/8x9 7/8" Spear at angle. Repainted.
681

$90

Patriotic Assce. Co. Ltd. Dublin, Ireland. Tin.

Patriotic Assce. Co. Ltd. Dublin, Ireland. Tin.
847-X-1

$30

Societa Cattolica di Assicurazione. Verona, Italy

Societa Cattolica di Assicurazione. Verona, Italy. Tin. Gold lettering on peacock blue background.
1526

$15

Union Und Rhein. Union and Rhein Insurance Co. Ve

Union Und Rhein. Union and Rhein Insurance Co. Versicherung. Germany.
EV144N

$10

St. Paul Fire & Marine. St. Paul, Minnesota. Tin

St. Paul Fire & Marine. St. Paul, Minnesota. Tin. St. Paul Fire and Marine. Tin. 6 3/4x2 15/16 St. Paul Fire & Marine and Border raised. Rusty.
BU376-X-1

$130

Bauerliche Brandversicherung Verein Auf Gegenseiti

Bauerliche Brandversicherung Verein Auf Gegenseitigkeit. Rural Mutual Fire Ins. Assoc.
EV14C

$10

Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co., Norwich, England

Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co., Norwich, England. Copper.
BU719

$pass

OSA. Offentiiche Versicherungen Sachsen-Anhalt.

OSA. Offentiiche Versicherungen Sachsen-Anhalt. German. Not in Evenden Book. Green Enamel background.
?

$10

Washington Mutual Fire Insurance Assoc. Louisville

Washington Mutual Fire Insurance Assoc. Louisville, Ky. Tin. Oval. No bends or rust holes.Many shallow "gouge" marks on front surface. Gold paint but maybe repainted. 5 7/8x3 7/8"
294

$1025

Pitman Fire Patrol. Pitman, New Jersey. Alloy Ca

Pitman Fire Patrol. Pitman, New Jersey. Alloy Castin. Shield shape. 5 5/8 to 5 3/4. Border and PFP Protection raised. According to Bulau, plates in hands of members only. Not a fire mark
FM483

$pass

Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut.

Aetna Insurance Company. Hartford, Connecticut. Heavy Tin. Rectangular. 6 1/2x2 5/8" Border and Aetna Raised. Gray background. No color.
107VA

$475

Home Insurance Company, New York, New York. Tin.

Home Insurance Company, New York, New York. Tin. Oval. 8 1/8x 5 3/16" "Home" "NY" and "Insurance" raised and gold color. Background - no color.
BU231

$175

Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury, England. Lead. 7

Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury, England. Lead. 7 1/8x7 1/2". Policy Number "11483" on bottom of mark. Very good condition.
BU669

$425

Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance. Hartford,

Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance. Hartford, Connecticut. Tin. Convexed Oval. 9 3/4x3 15/16" Gold "Insured Mutual Hartford" on black background.
BU121

$525

State Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance. Hannibal,

State Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance. Hannibal, Missouri. Zinc. Oval. 7 7/8x5 5/8" Border, State Mutual and Missouri State Seal Raised. No color.
BU381

$535

Peoria Marine and Fire Insurance Company, Peoria,

Peoria Marine and Fire Insurance Company, Peoria, Illinois. Tin 7 7/8"x3 7/8" Border and Peoria M&F. Ins. Co. raised. No color. See Signevierist article by C. Buerger in 3-2007 issue.
US-PB-1

$675

Le Phenix Belge Societe. Antwerp, Belgium. Zinc.

Le Phenix Belge Societe. Antwerp, Belgium. Zinc. 8 7/8x9 7/8" Borders, Phoenix and Lettering raised. No color except remaining house paint. SOLD AS BOTH SET WITH 108.2 AND INDIVIDUALLY -- WHICHEVER IS HIGHER. (Mark on left of picture).
BU1103VA

$140

Le Phenix Belge Societe. Antwerp, Belgium. Zinc.

Le Phenix Belge Societe. Antwerp, Belgium. Zinc. 9 1/8x10 3/4". Zinc. Borders, phoenix and lettering raised. No color except house paint. Damaged on 3 corners. SOLD AS SET WITH 108.1 AND AS AN INDIVIDUAL MARK -- WHICHEVER IS HIGHER. (mark on right side of picture)
BU1103

$100